Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy Gets Awarded by British Organization ‘The People’s Portfolio’ for Contributing to Human Rights Causes Through Films

Lahore (NUT-DESK)

Two-Time Academy Award Winner Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy has been awarded by British human rights organization The People’s Portfolio, for “inspiring leadership, [and showing] great courage and compassion for fellow human beings” through her documentaries.

The organization is founded by Platon, a lauded British portrait and documentary photographer. It aspires to create a visual language that breaks barriers, expands dignity, fights discrimination, and enlists the public to support human rights around the world.

Each year, the organization hosts a fundraiser to help with their future work and projects. The highlight of the event is always awarding a human rights defender who has shown extraordinary leadership of our time, in light of which, this year’s award is going to Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy in honor of her directorial efforts in creating extraordinary movies about women’s rights in her country. Previous winners esteemed with the award have been Nobel Peace Laureate Dr. Denis Mukwege, and Lonnie G. Bunch III, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution.

The People’s Portfolio is holding their annual fundraiser this year on December the 8th at 6:00 PM EST (or December the 9th at 4:00 AM as per Pakistan Standard Time) where Platon will be celebrating Sharmeen and all her achievements as well as debuting a short film that he has made about Sharmeen. The fundraiser aims to generate donations to lift the voices of human rights leaders around the world and give them the resources and tools to amplify their essential stories in 2021—and beyond.

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realme C25Y is a Valuable Treat for Everyone

realme C25Y – Amalgamating the Performance of Unisoc T610 with Value and True Quality

realme is the world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand – and that’s not it. It is also Pakistan’s fastest-growing smartphone brand. And, there is a good reason for that. The brand gives true value-for-money coupled with top quality products that speak well with its Gen-Z target market.

This time around, realme has brought another C-Series superstar to end the year on a high note. The realme C25Y – featuring the power of Unisoc T610 Octa-core Processor, a 50MP AI Camera and a 5,000 mAh battery. The smartphone is designed for everyone who wishes to maximize their gains with a pocket-friendly price of PKR 26,999/-.

Under the hood, realme C25Y is powered by a Unisoc T610 Octa-core processor that flaunts its seamless user experience clocking a performance at 1.8GHz fueled by a 12nm futuristic technology that guarantees the ultimate competitive edge for all its users. The phone offers a 6.5” Large display that makes looking at all the photography captured with the 50MP AI Camera a worthwhile pastime.

realme has launched this C-Series superstar just at the turn of the new year, making for a spectacular gift option for the holidays. Or if you’re looking to delve a little more, then the holidays can be all the more fun with realme GT Master Edition that starts at PKR 66,999/-. Now that’s a real powerhouse of a smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G chipset, a 120Hz Super AMOLED Display, a 65W SuperDart Charge + 4,300mAh Battery and a 64MP Street Photography Camera.

And what’s the best time to make up your mind for it? The time is now as realme is set to host another sale at Daraz on 12.12 – wrapping up 2021 with exclusive discounts on various products. Much like the 11.11 Salebration on Daraz where realme rode high as the No. 01 Brand, it aims to hit a high note at the last big sale event of the year. So, for all the realme fans out there, Daraz is the place to be on 12.12!

Xiaomi expands product portfolio with Xiaomi Pad 5

Offering Excellent Productivity and Entertainment Experience

Xiaomi, global technology leader, today announced the launch of Xiaomi Pad 5 for its international markets, making a grand return to the tablet space since Xiaomi’s latest tablet product. This portable workstation is packed with premium features to empower.

Xiaomi Pad 5: Immersive Productivity and Play 

Xiaomi Pad 5 is versatile as a productivity tool for work or the classroom, but doubles as a premium mobile entertainment experience.

Xiaomi Pad 5’s powerful technologies include:

  • Productivity Suite – Xiaomi Pad 5 is equipped with features that’ll boost your productivity. Scan any documents using the 13MP single camera and seamlessly share with coworkers or classmates. For a natural writing experience, Xiaomi Smart Pen1 comes with only 12.2g, 4096 pressure sensitivity and 240Hz touch sampling rate. Xiaomi Smart Pen also includes convenient features such as Smart Pen function keys to quickly jot down notes, taking screenshots or easily switching between pen and eraser. Besides, you’re also conference-call ready with an 8MP front camera, which supports 1080p video.
  • Vibrant Display with Comfortable Viewing Experience Xiaomi Pad 5 features an 11-inch WQHD+ 120Hz display that brings content to life with elaborate images with more soft and natural colors full of details. With support for Dolby Vision®, Xiaomi Pad 5 enables a premium HDR viewing experience bringing ultra vivid imagery with incredible brightness, contrast, detail, and colors you have never seen before on a screen. And even if you’re watching your favorite shows for a prolonged period of time, and no matter where you are watching, Pad 5’s True Display and built-in Low Blue Light mode ensures a clear but safe and comfortable viewing experience.
  • Immersive Acoustics As Xiaomi Pad 5 captivates your eyes, it’ll also be easy on the ears when you’re squeezing in leisure time. Enjoy rich stereo sound with large quad speakers that offer a louder, and crisper sound. Moreover, there is Dolby Atmos® immersive audio for the ultimate sound experience with unparalleled detail, depth, and realism while listening to your favorite Dolby Atmos contents. 
  • Packed with High-Performance and Built to Unparalleled Connection -To ensure keeping up with your studies, work, entertainment, and everything in-between, Xiaomi Pad 5 is equipped with a 7nm high-performance Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 860 processor with a max clock speed of up to 2.96Ghz. And to keep users always connected, Xiaomi Pad 5 comes with longer battery life supported by 8,720mAh (typ) capacity.

“Amid a new normal and students returning to school, Xiaomi Pad 5 comes at a time that fits our new way of going from work to being entertained and everything in between in an instant. It’s truly an all-in-one workstation that’s packed with value from form to function, wherever it’s used, including in a classroom, at home or in an office,” said TJ Walton, Product Marketing Manager at Xiaomi international. 

Xiaomi Pad 5 will be available in 6GB+256GB, in one color, Cosmic Gray. The recommended retail price is PKR 69,999 /-  for the 6GB+256GB variant.

Xiaomi Pad 5 Quick Specs

  Xiaomi Pad 5
Display 11-inch display with 2560 x 1600 resolution

WQHD+ 120Hz Display

True Display

More than 1 billion colors

Supports DCI-P3 and Dolby Vision®

Built-in low blue light hardware, blue light reduction software

Color Cosmic Gray
Body ~500g
Dimensions 254.69mm x 166.25mm x 6.85mm
Rear camera 13MP
Front camera 8MP
Audio Quad speakers

16mmx20mm speaker size

Dolby Atmos®

Hi-Res Audio

Performance Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 860

●        Qualcomm Kryo 485

●        Octa-core CPU up to 2.96 GHz

●        Adreno 640

●        7nm process technology

●        4th Gen Qualcomm AI engine

Connectivity WiFi Protocol 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Charging 8720 (typ) mAh battery

22.5W in-box charger

System MIUI for Pad 
Storage 6GB+256GB
Unlock PIN/Pattern/AI Face 
Accessories Xiaomi Smart Pen1

 

Disclaimer:

  1. Xiaomi Smart Pen is sold separately. Availability of Xiaomi Smart Pen may vary in different markets.

 

 

 

 

Poco Pakistan launched the successor of Poco M3 Pro; Poco M4 Pro 5G

POCO,ei popular technology brand among the world’s young techies,today
announcedthegloballaunchofPOCOM4Pro5G,amid-range entertainment
monster for young mobile users.With Core cart being the official oniline e-commerce partner.

POCO is a full entertainment power house that runsyourfavoriteshowssmoothlyon
thelatestandpowerfulflagship-level6nmMediaTekDimensity810chipset,and a
smart choice that won’tbreak the bank.For youth ful users drawn to cooland
trend setting devices,POCOM4Pro5Gmakesforapowerfulvideostreamingand
gaming system that levels up the immersive entertainment experience with a silky
smooth90Hzrefreshratedisplayalongwithupgraded33Wprofastchargingthat’ll
power the phone throughout the day.


“M-seriesi sundeniably the go-to phone for young smartphone users that seek the
most value fromtheir phones,and we’ve out done their expectations with the latest
POCOM4Pro5G,”said KevinQiu,Head of POCOGlobal.“With a series of firsts for
M-series,whichincludesahigherperformanceand33Wprofastcharging,POCOM4
Pro5Gisundoubtedlythebestentertainment-readyphonethatwe’veintroducedin
this series to-date.”

Power Up with a MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset POCO M4 Pro 5G is the culmination of next-generation technology developed to deliver the best-in-class video watching and gaming experience, while offering more bang for the buck. The Media tek Dimensity 810 chipset is a class-leading octa-core processor that introduces a massive leap in performance than the previous generation, but also delivers unparalleled efficiency. Developed on a 6nm process, POCO M4 Pro 5G is inherently power-efficient. The battery lasts longer even when powering two impressive Cortex-A76 cores that run at 2.4GHz, six ARM Cortex-A55 efficiency cores running at 2.0GHz, and a contemporary ARM Mali-G57 MC2 graphics card at 1068MHz. So, POCO M4 Pro 5G delivers superior visuals that elevates any show or movie.

The phone also carries all the hallmarks of a flagship-rivaling device, including future
proofed connectivity with an integrated 5G modem* and support for dual 5G standby, along with UFS 2.2 technology for faster sequential write speeds and superior multitasking capabilities.

Power Up with 33W Pro fast charging and long battery life
Seeing is believing – POCO M4 Pro 5G is the first M-series phone to feature blazing
fast 33W Pro fast charging technology. Did we mention it’s a charging speed that’s at the top of its category? Fueled by a 33W in-box charger, the phone fully charges its large 5000mAh battery to 100% in only 59 minutes – nearly half the time compared with the previous generation. Putting this into perspective, with just a 10-minute charge, users will get up to 2 hours of video streaming.

Power Up with an FHD+ Smart Display and Three Nostalgic Colors

The verdict is in. For an immersive
entertainment device, POCO M4 Pro 5G offers
more than meets the eye. Boasting both a
240Hz touch sampling rate, along with a 90 Hz
DynamicSwitch DotDisplay this phone doesn’t
just excel with top-of-class smoothness. It
exceeds expectations. Featuring a wide color
gamut that supports DCI-P3, the FHD+
resolution enthralls with a highly detailed and
crystal clear display. While POCO M4 Pro 5G is
also smart, as its dynamic refresh rate
auto-adapts to individual forms of
entertainment, which extends the battery life.
Videos play back at 60fps, movies at 25fps,
while games can operate at either 60fps or
90fps. Combine the display with dual speakers
and POCO M4 Pro 5G transforms into a
portable theater that fits into any pocket and
envelops your sight and ears. Gamers not only
get this, but so much more. POCO’s X-axis
linear motor offers a haptic touch-like
response that vibrates in reaction to in-game
actions.

POCO M-series has been a consistent breath of fresh air among a sea of
look-alikes, and POCO M4 Pro 5G delivers with a nostalgic return of POCO’s
signature, immersive design. Find comfort in a slim bezel, lightweight design of
195g, thin 8.75mm frame and redesigned side fingerprint sensor. But also selectfrom three stylish colors. This includes a matte-finished POCO Yellow, Power Black or Cool Blue.

 


Power Up Shots with a 50MP Camera
To follow up on its series of firsts, POCO M4 Pro 5G is the first phone of M-series
that features an impressive 50MP camera sensor and an 8MP ultra-wide camera.
But paired with a series of creative camera features like Night mode,
Kaleidoscope, Slow motion and Time-lapse video, any footage or photo can be
leveled up with clearer pictures and breathtaking landscape shots. Even selfies
are made more memorable with Panorama selfies captured using its 16MP front
camera. To put finishing touches on the final clip or shot, add a dash of style with
Filters.

POCO M4 Pro 5G will come in three colors including POCO Yellow, Power Black,
and Cool Blue and will also be available in two variants: 4GB+64GB & 6GB+128GB.
4GB + 64GB: Recommended retail price at PKR 46,999/- via official e-commerce
channels.

6GB+128GB: Recommended retail price at PKR 49,999/- via official e-commerce
channels.

Both will be available for purchase at an early bird price of PKR 46,999/-, and PKR
49,999/- respectively from Dec. 03 via many e-commerce platforms.

 

Zoha Rahman set to make her Bollywood debut in the upcoming film ‘83

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) After her role as the first Hijabi woman in a Marvel movie ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home”, and starring in the Apple+ show Foundation, the British-Pakistani actress Zoha Rahman is set to make her debut in Bollywood and will be seen in Kabir Khan’s upcoming sports film ‘83’ starring Ranveer Singh.

The teaser in which Zoha Rahman is seen in, recreates the famous nail-biting moment from the 1983 World Cup final at Lord’s where India defeated West Indies and bagged their first ever win in a World Cup. Zoha watches the match from the bleachers, anticipating what might happen next. The actress will be seen playing a first generation immigrant living in the UK.

“It’s an honour to be part of such a huge project next to some of the greatest stars of our time,” said Rahman. “It’s definitely one of the most exciting experiences of my life.”

Zoha Rahman’s versatility knows no bounds. The actress can currently also be seen making waves in the Pakistan Entertainment industry in the 7th Sky Entertainment blockbuster serial Dil-e-Momin.

ZEE5 Global releases the original soundtrack of its upcoming Zindagi series ‘QatilHaseenaonKeNaam’

~Composed by Ali Sethi, the song is an ode to ‘QatilHaseenas’ ~

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) Having dropped initial glimpses from the show and with swelling anticipation, Zee5 Globalhais now released the original soundtrack of Zindagi’s next original. Titled ‘QatilHaseenaonKeNaam’ based on the title of the show, the song is composed by ace writer and musician Ali Sethi, sung by Farheen Raza Jaffry, and penned by Farjad Nabi. The song takes viewers into a dark, gritty world of suspense and thrill and has a sensuous vibe.

“The song encapsulates the essence of this show and is the best possible invitation to it. It embodies a playful yet empowered feminine voice that I had wanted for the theme song. The mix of desi and western, contemporary, and vintage is simply brilliant. Kudos to the team behind it.” said Creator and Director of the show, Meenu Gaur.

“I loved working on this song — it allowed me to explore an old-fashioned cabaret vibe, the sort of smouldering item numbers that were all the rage in 1970s masala flicks. I’m so glad we got to showcase Farheen’s extraordinary voice too, along with Anthony Soshil’s vintage jazzy arrangement. The song is new-old, tender-harsh. I hope audiences like it as much as I do.” said Ali Sethi

“While writing the lyrics I wanted to translate the inner voices of the QatilHaseenas with verses that beguile, bewitch and burn. Ali Sethi has rendered them perfectly because of his rare power to inhabit several emotions simultaneously. I’d say it is the first desi noir song of its kind, echoing the vision of the series fully.” shared Farjad Nabi the lyricist for the song.

QatilHaseenaonKeNaam is a compilation of seven stories of seven women who wrest back control and redefine the word femme fatale. Written by Farjad Nabi and Meenu Gaur, the series showcases stories of love, lust, power, and redemption woven in a web of betrayal, angst, and revenge. Each story from the anthology depicts the fearlessness of women and their determination to avenge deceit. At the core of the stories are a mystery, suspense, intrigue with twist endings.

The series features an eclectic cast comprising of leading actors from the subcontinent including Sanam Saeed, Sarwat Gilani, Mehar Bano, Faiza Gillani, BeoRaana Zafar, Eman Suleman, SamiyaMumtaz, Saleem Mairaj, Ahsan Khan, Osman Khalid Butt, and Sheheryar Munawar, Omar Rahim, Kashif Hussain, Fawad Khan and HajraYamin.

Dont forget to tune into Zee5 on December 10th, 2021, for the thrilling new series QatilHaseenaonKeNaam

OST Link: https://youtu.be/mjLCQQ0OQLI

Shahzad Malik for swiftly working for developing Basmati Hybrid

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) Expressing grave concern over increasing popularity of non-basmati hybrid rice sowing in Punjab, Chairman Rice Research & Development Board Punjab Shahzad Ali Malik has urged the scientists to work swiftly to develop Basmati hybrid rice giving more per acre yield for prosperity of the growers and saving heritage of the province. ‘Being head of a seed company which has the honour of introducing non-basmati hybrid rice in the country, I should favour non-basmati hybrid rice even in the core basmati areas of Punjab. But at the same time I am a strong supporter of saving our Basmati, our heritage and asset.

Being an exporter of Basmati, we have announced from the platform of the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) a reward of Rs 10 million for the breeder or scientists who would develop a high yielding basmati hybrid variety,’ said Shahzad. He was speaking at the annual sales conference of the Guard Agriculture Research & Services, company, pioneer and leading company of non-basmati hybrid seed.

Shahzad is the CEO of the company and said Hybrid was introduced in Sindh because mainly non-basmati or IRRI rice was being produced in that area, which has a produce of 40-50 maund per acre. However, introduction of hybrid rice pushed the production upward and grower started getting 110-120 maunds per acre. Hybrid played a very strong role in poverty alleviation and enhancing non-basmati exports of Pakistan. After Sindh, the hybrid rice was introduced in Southern Punjab but now it is also being sown in core basmati area or Central Punjab. He dubbed it as a matter of concern. It is very beneficial for my personal business but if we talk as a national, it should not replace Basmati. He said his company is also working on developing Basmati hybrid from last seven to eight years and encourage private and public sector scientists to take lead in it.

SAARC Chamber of Commerce & Industry President and GUARD Group Chairman Iftikhar Ali Malik threw light on starting of the company and said it has five research stations across the country for developing heat tolerant, drought tolerant and high yielding rice varieties. He was of the view that only strengthening of agricultural sector can benefit a common man in Pakistan. He disclosed that their group was carrying out more research in collaboration with China on different crops after rice.

Earlier, REAP former chairman Shahjahan Malik, Executive Seed Division Momin Malik, Rizwan Younis and various others spoke on the achievements of the company at length at different sessions and also announced to bring in rice specific transplanters and harvesters to the market both on sale and rental basis. They said that rice transplanters can help increasing plant population per acre to 80,000-100,000 from current 40,000 per acres with uniform spacing and optimum plant destiny.

It helps addressing the labour scarcity, increasing yield on average by 15 per cent as compared to conventional farming and increasing profitability of the farmers, they concluded.

PriceOye.pk partners with United Bank Limited

PriceOye.pk partners with United Bank Limited to provide BNPL payment option to credit card users of UBL

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) United Bank Limited and PriceOye have announced an expansion of their strategic partnership by signing an agreement for ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Option as one of their forms of Payment Methods. This is to provide customers with a shopping experience that includes a new payment option which allows them to pay for large purchases with no markup, instant approval, and no down payment.

“This new payment trend is being introduced as a consumer-friendly form of credit to help spread out the costs of items, particularly high-value items. It can implicitly help consumers overcome difficult financial situations and adopt a more cautious shopping approach”, said Adnan Shaffi, CEO and Co-Founder PriceOye.

PriceOye has established itself over the years as one of Pakistan’s most reliable eCommerce platform for purchasing consumer electronics by removing counterfeits, creating trust and helping customers make better purchase decisions by providing comprehensive product information and product reviews. With an Easy Instalment Payment Option, consumers can buy products from priceoye.pk, and pay back later in 3, 6, 9 or 12 months plans.

PriceOye is also working with all other renowned Pakistani banks & other BNPL Players to make this service available to all credit & debit card customers in order to improve the consumer experience and make it more frictionless. PriceOye.pk is a technological leader with a simple mission: to redefine Pakistani consumers’ shopping experiences by providing exceptional, hassle-free delivery of desired products at their doorsteps. In doing this we hope to advance Pakistan’s digital economy by empowering local talent and businesses to fulfill their needs.

Fashion Gives Back! The Fundraisers’ Bargain Basement Sale 2021 is set to Support 6 Super Charities

Lahore (NUT-DESK)

The Fundraisers are back again with their much-awaited Bargain Basement Sale 2021 (#BBS21), which is an annual fundraising event that has been going strong since 2005 when it was founded. Featuring hundreds of coveted designer and branded items – ranging from clothing and accessories to furniture, home decor as well as vintage wear, showcased under one roof at heavily discounted prices, BBS21 is scheduled to take place this Sunday 5th December from 11 AM – 4 PM at Avari Hotel, Lahore outdoors on their beautiful lawns being mindful of COVID-19 precautions with all SOPs being followed. Indeed, this year over 200 leading Pakistani brands are participating and giving back to the community along with scrumptious goodies in-store for shoppers at the BBS Baked Goods Stall featuring the best bakeries of Lahore plus artwork from a wide array of leading artists of Pakistan including Nazia Ejaz, Mohsin Sheikh, Shazly Khan, Shiblee Munir, Faiza Sheikh and more!

100% of the proceeds raised from the event this year will go to the following six charities working for education and healthcare: (i) RS Foundation – for education of the underprivileged; (ii) Pink Ribbon Pakistan – for treatment of breast cancer; (iii) Lahore Hospital Welfare Society – for treatment of the sick and needy at Shams Shahabuddin Convalescent Home; (iv) Sunbeams School System – for education of the underprivileged (v) Mama Baby Fund – for infant and maternal health; and (vi) The Giving Tree Foundation – for cancer patient care. The premium tier sponsor for the event is Sapphire and second tier sponsors are Avari Hotel Lahore, Interwood, Siddiq Trade Centre, Arif Sons, and Guard Filters along with Daewoo as the logistics partner, LumenSoft as the tech partner, City FM 89 as the radio partner, and PR being provided by Lotus Client Management and Public Relations.

The event will feature the BBS Raffle boasting star prizes such as a motorbike, courtesy of Ravi Motors, two-nights complimentary stay at Byarsa Hotel in Skardu, a three night get-away at the exclusive Hindukush Heights Hotel in Chitral, a weekend-stay at the ever so chic Ambiance Hotel, along with an array of vouchers including Walled City naashta tours, Gulbaan flowers, Bandana clothing and high-value restaurant and salon vouchers. Raffle tickets can be purchased on the door for Rs.200 a pop.

 

BBS will also incorporate a Live Auction which will take place at 12:30 PM. With cash or credit card in hand, attendees can bid on unique items including a cozy round sofa-chair by Zahra Ebrahim, a three day stay at the exclusive Luxus Attabad in Hunza, a weekend-stay for 8 people at the luxurious and ever so pretty Blue Mountain Cottage near Muree, plus stunning works of art by Farhan Manto and Mohsin Sheikh. Then when you want to rest your tired feet or fuel up on some extra shopping energy, you can visit the BBS Food Court where one of Lahore’s favorites, Room Service will be serving up a selection of delicious savory treats which are bound to hit the spot!

Admission tickets can be bought at the door on the day of the event. The admission entrance donation is Rs. 500 from 11 AM – 1 PM and thereafter, Rs. 200 via cash or credit.

BBS founder Nuria Rafique-Iqbal has said, “We are so happy that we are able to hold BBS this year after last year’s absence due to Covid. It is crucial for the many charities that rely on us, that BBS continues and keeps raising funds for them so they can continue the great work they are doing. BBS is a platform for businesses to give back, be they in fashion, retail, services, food whatsoever –– BBS is done by the community, for the community. This is our 16th year of operations, and we are so grateful to enjoy the continued support of our sponsors, designers, brands, charities and the public at large. After the year we have had, I think we all deserve a day of fun so come and shop with us this Sunday, 5th December – not only will you get the most amazing bargains ever but every single rupee spent will be distributed to the six charities we are supporting this year! Remember, it is first come, first served so get there early to get the best deals. We look forward to welcoming our BBS Shoppers!”

For more information, please visit:

Website: www.fundraisersbbs.com (to shop online)

Facebook: www.facebook.com/fundraisersBBS

Twitter: @fundraisersBBS

Instagram: @thefundraisersbbs

Official Hashtags: #FundraisersBBS #BBS21 #FashionGivesBack #6SuperCharities 

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TikTok Launches Brand-New Transparency Center

TikTok Launches Brand-New Transparency Center as a Hub for Ongoing Transparency and Accountability

  • The Transparency Centre comprises the latest H1 2021 Content Removal Requests Reports alongside previous Transparency Reports.
  • Information in the Transparency Reports will be more visual and offer machine readable download data, following invaluable feedback from civil society organizations and other experts.
  • The Center forms an important step in TikTok’s commitment to ongoing transparency and accountability.

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) TikTok has launched today a dedicated Transparency Center, to reinforce its commitment to accountability to its audiences. The updated Center will house the platform’s historical annual and quarterly Transparency Reports, in addition to upcoming interactive reports. The launch accompanies the latest H1 2021 Content Removal Requests Reports, also announced today. The Transparency Center and Reports are available in Urdu language as well. 

The platform diligently releases Transparency Reports, in recognition of the importance of staying accountable to the actions taken to safeguard the platform and protect its integrity. To build trust through transparency, TikTok began releasing reports in 2019 and have continued to evolve the studies and findings with new, deeper, and industry-first data disclosures. Key highlights include the volume of suspected underage account removals made, or the number of ads rejected for not meeting TikTok’s stringent standards.

To continue building on its transparency efforts, TikTok incorporated feedback from civil society organizations and experts to further develop refreshed report formats, now offering downloadable data in machine readable formats. Additionally, reports aim to be visually appealing, with interactive charts and graphs to better illustrate data and actions taken. To best reach its global audience, the reports will be published in 26 languages, including Urdu, English, French, German, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Russian and Arabic, amongst others.

Through the Center, TikTok aims to make the Transparency Center a one-stop shop to learn about how it moderates and recommends content, develops products, and safeguards people’s information. The latest H1 2021 Content Removal Requests Reports updates are a continuation of that goal. The Center also comprises previous reports including:

  • Community Guidelines Enforcement Report that offers quarterly insight into the actions taken to uphold Community Guidelines and Terms of Service.
  • Information Requests Report that provides bi-annual data on the legal requests for user information received from government and law enforcement agencies and the nature of the platform’s response.
  • Government Removal Requests Report that details the requests received bi-annually from government agencies to restrict content and any actions taken as a result.
  • Intellectual Property Removal Requests Report that shows the volume of copyright and trademark content take-down notices and resulting response on a bi-annual basis.

For access to all Transparency Reports, visit the Transparency Center

Links for Urdu:

Transparency Center: https://www.tiktok.com/transparency/ur-pk/

H1 2021 Content Removal Requests Reports: https://www.tiktok.com/transparency/ur-pk/reports/

Community Guidelines: https://www.tiktok.com/community-guidelines?lang=ur